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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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